<![CDATA[MyBIS F.A.Q]]>https://www.mybis.gov.my/one/article.php?menu=16en-usCopyright 2026 Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)hello.mybis@nres.gov.my (MyBIS Administrator)Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:43:43 +0800<![CDATA[General]]>Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/138https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1381. What is Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) ?
Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) will facilitate information exchange and promote international technical and scientific cooperation. It will function as a mechanism for the efficient transfer and sharing of information on biological diversity, in Malaysia, as well internationally. Finally, it will serve as a one-stop portal for the sharing of relevant information on the status of conservation and biodiversity management using the World Wide Web with the cooperation between various agencies.

2. How can I contribute to the MyBIS?
Contributions such as opinions, ideas and species information such as images etc. are welcomed to improve the system and data provided.

3. What kind of data that I can contribute to MyBIS?
The type of data you can contribute to MyBIS includes species’ images, or reference materials.

4. What are the advantages that I would get if I contribute data in MyBIS?
Each individual involved in contributing data will have their name credited as one of the contributors in MyBIS.

5. What should I do if I mistakenly gave the wrong information?
If the information contributed changes or incorrect, please email the correct information and reference materials on relevant information to the administrator via email at hello.mybis@nres.gov.my

]]><![CDATA[Discover]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/139https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1391. What types of species that we can found in this MyBIS website?
The main data in this system involves local species that can be found in Malaysia. However, there are also other species from overseas.

2. Can I download images directly from the web page?
The images cannot be downloaded directly from the website without the permission of the Administrator. This serves as a security measure to protect the copyright images shared by an individual.

3. Do I have to include a citation if I use any information from the website?
Yes, you need to include the citation based on the specified format.

]]><![CDATA[Explore]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/140https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1401. What is meant by ‘Protected Area’?
A protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.

]]><![CDATA[Analysis]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/141https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1411. What type of analysis can be made based on the data entry?
The analysis can be made through the bar chart that generated for each year and according to the type of analysis to be reported.

]]><![CDATA[References]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/142https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1421. Who is contributing to the references and data in the MyBIS?
Individuals involved are experts and research officers from various Government Organizations (GO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), Research Institutes and Universities.

2. What is the source of references used in the system MyBIS?
References used in this system is based on the results of the trusted and thus provides reliable informations.

]]><![CDATA[Publications]]>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/182https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/182How to download available Publications in MyBIS?

  1. Click on ‘Publication’.
  2. Search by title or sort the type of publications for searching.
  3. Click on the book of interest.
  4. Click Download button.
]]><![CDATA[MyBIS QR, SSN and Bot]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/243https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/243Image47
The usage of QR Code & Telegram MyBIS

MyBIS QR

1. What is a QR?
QR is the abbreviation for Quick Response. The information can be accessed by simply scanning the QR using any available QR application.

2. How to use QR?
To use QR, you must scan the QR by using a QR application. Readers can obtain additional information related to the species through MyBIS website.

3. Can I use the species QR in my publication?
Yes, you are allowed to do so. The use of QR in the publications can summarize all the information. Additional information about the species will be linked to the MyBIS website.

4. What is the advantage of using a QR code?
The QR can help store additional information so that the writing in publications can be simplified and more easily understood by readers.

MyBIS Species Serial Number (SSN)

5. What is the function of the serial number of each species?
Each species in MyBIS system has its own unique identifying number. This serial number enables a user to search for a particular species quickly without scanning the QR. Go to your internet browser and type these in the Address Bar/URL https://mybis.gov.my/sp/xxxxx (replace xxxxx with SSN)

6. How to use the SSN in my publication?
Search for a particular species in MyBIS website to get its own serial number. It is located under the species QR. Then include the species serial number (SSN) in your publications.

8. Are there other applications that are used to search using SSN?
Yes, this SSN can also be used in the MyBIS Bot in Telegram for quick searching.

9. What are the methods for searching species through the MyBIS Bot in Telegram?
To search species through the Telegram app, you must:

  1. Download the Telegram app
  2. Search by typing “mybisgovmy”
  3. Click 'Start'
  4. Type a scientific name, keyword, common name or SSN
  5. Send and click on the link to go to the species profile

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